LAS VEGAS — The Charlotte Hornets revealed their first surprise of the NBA Draft on June 22 when they selected Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 overall pick. Neither Miller nor Henderson had any idea which way the organization was going to lean on draft night, even bringing in both prospects for a final workout and meeting the Monday leading into the draft. A relieved and excited Miller spoke positively about joining the team and was looking forward to playing with his new teammates.
"LaMelo's [Ball] a great passer and his playmaking and IQ is elite," Miller told Yahoo Sports on draft night.